ALTERNATING CROSS STITCH
The Alternating Cross Stitch consists of cross stitches and oblong cross stitches that alternate - hence the name Alternating Cross
Alternating Cross Stitch (Diagram 1):
Bring the needle up at A, move up six canvas threads and over to the left two canvas threads, bring the needle down at B. Bring the needle up at C, move up six canvas threads and over to the right two canvas threads, bring the needle down at D. Bring the needle up at E, move up two canvas threads and over to the left two canvas threads, bring the needle down at F. Bring the needle up at G, move up two canvas threads and over to the right two canvas threads, bring the needle down at H. This completes the first Alternating Cross Stitch. Continue working in this manner until the end of the row.
Alternating Cross Stitch (Diagram 2):
This diagram demonstrates how the second row is worked into the bottom of the first row.
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Stitch. For an interesting result, try working this stitch using contrasting colors. This stitch is worked horizontally. Two diagrams have been used to demonstrate this stitch. Clicking on the PRINTABLE VERSION icon, located at the end of the series of diagrams, will direct you to the page to print these instructions.
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